Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Banks, Slopes
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SARCOCOCCA confusa
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Sweet Box
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Sarcococca confusa
Hydrangea
In German
Sarcococca verwirrt
Hortensie
In French
Sarcococca confus
Hortensia
In Spanish
Sarcococca confundido
Hortensia
In Greek
Sarcococca συγχέεται
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Sarcococca confuso
Hortênsia
In Polish
sarcococca mylić
Hortensja
In Latin
confusa Sarcococca
Hibiscus
Family
Buxaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Sarcococca confusa and Chaco
Season and care of Sarcococca confusa and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Sarcococca confusa and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sarcococca confusa and Chaco Physical Information
Sarcococca confusa and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Sarcococca confusa and Chaco are as follows:
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Chaco
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.